In ventilator delivery methods, what is continuously monitored in Volume control?

In Volume control ventilation, the primary focus is on ensuring that a set volume of air is delivered to the patient with each breath. This method is employed to maintain consistent minute ventilation and to ensure adequate oxygenation and ventilation.

The continuous monitoring of volumes in this context is essential since any deviation from the targeted tidal volume can indicate issues such as changes in lung compliance or resistance, leaks in the system, or non-compliance from the patient. Monitoring the delivered volume allows healthcare providers to make adjustments as necessary to ensure effective ventilation.

While inspiratory time, pressures, and flow rates are also important parameters in the overall management of ventilator support, they are secondary in volume control compared to monitoring the delivered volumes, which directly impacts patient outcomes regarding ventilation and oxygenation.